Definition of apolitical
1 : having no interest or involvement in political affairs; also : having an aversion to politics or political affairs
2 : having no political significance
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Examples of apolitical in a Sentence
Although both of her parents are politicians, she's completely apolitical.
Recent Examples of apolitical from the Web
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The core assumption Trump has exploited is that military officers are unbiased, apolitical patriotic professionals.
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As the 20th century dawned, and Americans embraced the promise of apolitical government expertise, administrative agencies and bureaus proliferated — among them the tiny Bureau of Investigation.
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If nerds are apolitical, geeks are anxious to build a new kind of political and social order.
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1919
First Known Use of apolitical
1919
APOLITICAL Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of apolitical for English Language Learners
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: not political : not interested or involved in politics
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